There are three candidates competing in the September 9th Democratic primary. I met with staff for Ann Kirkpatrick, and had personal meetings with candidates Howard Shanker and Mary Kim Titla. We discussed Peace Action West’s vision for US policy on ending the war in Iraq, promoting diplomacy with Iran, and moving toward global nuclear disarmament. We also had some interesting conversations about the most effective ways to convey foreign policy messages to voters.

This next election is certainly shaping up to be an interesting one, especially in the western states. In the next few months, I will continue to build relationships with promising congressional candidates, and we will see where the candidate briefing tour takes me next!